Torchbearers

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Our Mission:Torchbearers was founded in 2003 with the mission to enhance Greater Akron by investing in the development, connection and
engagement of our membership comprised of evolving leaders with a
passion to impact our community.

Our Vision:
We envision a culture of diverse leadership in which Torchbearers (TB) are engaged and making a meaningful contribution to our community.

Membership Requirements:

Applicants must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and under thirty-nine (39) years of age at the time of application;

Attend all new member TB Leadership Development events (see calendar below);

Payment of annual dues of $350 for the first year and $300 in subsequent years. Payment deadline for first year members is December 15, 2017. Please note that dues are non-refundable. Payment plans and need based scholarships are available upon request to the Torchbearers’ Treasurer. Scholarship and/or payment plan requests are kept confidential between the Torchbearer President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer and will have no bearing on acceptance into Torchbearers.

2018 TB Leadership Development Curriculum Calendar

TB LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:

Date

Activity

February 3rd

Leadership Training: Strengths/Personal Awareness

April 14th

Leadership Training: Communications/Teamwork

June 5th

Leadership Training: Board Training

August 1st

Leadership Training: Collaboration

September 12th

Leadership Training: Leading Change

October 20th

Leadership Training: Capstone Event

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS:

January 19th - 20th

Kickoff Retreat and New Member Orientation

March 20th

GMM #1

May 22nd

GMM #2

July 17th

GMM #3

September 23rd

GMM #4

November 13th

GMM #5 Holiday Party

Expectations: Torchbearers' first year curriculum requires a significant time commitment. We believe you will find your return on investment to be significant as you grow as a leader, participate in new community service opportunities, and develop meaningful relationships with those around you. Given the competitive nature of our application process, we ask that you seriously consider the expectations outlined above and only apply if you, in good faith, are able and willing to meet them. If you are unable to do so, please do not apply at this time.

If you wish to help fulfill the organization’s mission and vision, and if you can commit to devoting the time and resources necessary to being an active member, you must complete and submit this application by 11:59 p.m. EST on June 30, 2017 to be considered for membership. All applications submitted after 11:59 p.m. EST on June 30, 2017 will be deemed untimely and not considered.